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Winners announced for 2017 J Awards
It's an excellent night to be an Australian artist with four well-deserving acts celebrated at triple j's 2017 annual J Awards. After taking out the coveted Age Music Victoria Award for Best Album…

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Winners announced for 2017 J Awards
It's an excellent night to be an Australian artist with four well-deserving acts celebrated at triple j's 2017 annual J Awards. After taking out the coveted Age Music Victoria Award for Best Album…

REVEALED: $10,000 Forbes Street Studios Grant winner
Earlier this month Tone Deaf announced the 15 finalists of the Forbes Street Studio Grant – which offers one young artist a major leg-up to the value of $10,000. While they were up against some…

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REVEALED: $10,000 Forbes Street Studios Grant winner
Earlier this month Tone Deaf announced the 15 finalists of the Forbes Street Studio Grant – which offers one young artist a major leg-up to the value of $10,000. While they were up against some…

Google’s new AdWords rules are a crackdown on secondary ticket market
The music business just might get some divine intervention on illegal ticketing: Google is cracking down on shady ticket resellers operating on its massive online advertising platform. Under new…

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Google’s new AdWords rules are a crackdown on secondary ticket market
The music business just might get some divine intervention on illegal ticketing: Google is cracking down on shady ticket resellers operating on its massive online advertising platform. Under new…

The Age Music Victoria Awards winners announced, Full lineup of ARIAs presenters announced, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. QMusic Announces New Gala Format, Awards, $20K Prize And Huge Judging Pool As Entries Open For 2018 Queensland Music Awards - via QMAs APRA…

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The Age Music Victoria Awards winners announced, Full lineup of ARIAs presenters announced, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. QMusic Announces New Gala Format, Awards, $20K Prize And Huge Judging Pool As Entries Open For 2018 Queensland Music Awards - via QMAs APRA…

John Preston, former BMG Chairman, dies at 67
John Preston, the former BMG Entertainment chairman who guided the careers of the Eurythmics’ Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart, M People and Take That and many more stars of the ‘70s through to the…

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John Preston, former BMG Chairman, dies at 67
John Preston, the former BMG Entertainment chairman who guided the careers of the Eurythmics’ Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart, M People and Take That and many more stars of the ‘70s through to the…

A Chinese tech company has become more valuable than Facebook
Tech conglomerate Tencent, which boasts China’s biggest social network and gaming firm, has become the first Asian firm to enter the club of companies worth more than US$500bn. And yesterday…

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A Chinese tech company has become more valuable than Facebook
Tech conglomerate Tencent, which boasts China’s biggest social network and gaming firm, has become the first Asian firm to enter the club of companies worth more than US$500bn. And yesterday…

ANIMATION: When Damian Costin knew 123 Agency was here to stay
TIO recently interviewed Damian Costin, Director at 123 Agency, which is behind some of Australia’s most successful tours, and the home of acts like Tash Sultana, Kingswood, Killing Heidi, Trophy…

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ANIMATION: When Damian Costin knew 123 Agency was here to stay
TIO recently interviewed Damian Costin, Director at 123 Agency, which is behind some of Australia’s most successful tours, and the home of acts like Tash Sultana, Kingswood, Killing Heidi, Trophy…

Nominations pile in for Bluesfest, Las Vegas massacre victims suing Live Nation, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. Bluesfest has once again been recognised by music industry giant Pollstar with a nomination for ‘International Music Festival of the Year’…

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Nominations pile in for Bluesfest, Las Vegas massacre victims suing Live Nation, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. Bluesfest has once again been recognised by music industry giant Pollstar with a nomination for ‘International Music Festival of the Year’…

Major label exec suspended following allegations of sexual harassment in Sweden
The Swedish music industry is taking a stand against sexual abuse within its ranks. And it’s doing so with a united front as almost 2,000 professionals, from hit-making pop singers to A Rs,…

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Major label exec suspended following allegations of sexual harassment in Sweden
The Swedish music industry is taking a stand against sexual abuse within its ranks. And it’s doing so with a united front as almost 2,000 professionals, from hit-making pop singers to A Rs,…

Guy Sebastian tapped for ABC show, EMC unveils Global Cities After Dark speakers, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. EMC today unveil the final program of speakers and expert sessions set to visit Sydney next week for Global Cities After Dark. Watch the…

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Guy Sebastian tapped for ABC show, EMC unveils Global Cities After Dark speakers, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. EMC today unveil the final program of speakers and expert sessions set to visit Sydney next week for Global Cities After Dark. Watch the…

The tech trends taking events to the next level
A lot has changed since the old days of seeing a poster, buying a ticket and going to see a band play a rock show. These days, cutting-edge technology is playing an increasingly active role in…

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The tech trends taking events to the next level
A lot has changed since the old days of seeing a poster, buying a ticket and going to see a band play a rock show. These days, cutting-edge technology is playing an increasingly active role in…

Pierce Brothers EP 'My Tired Mind' raises the bar
Currently on tour with global export Tash Sultana, folk-pop duo Pierce Brothers have proven exactly why they went from busking on the streets of Melbourne to delivering sold out live shows everywhere…

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Pierce Brothers EP 'My Tired Mind' raises the bar
Currently on tour with global export Tash Sultana, folk-pop duo Pierce Brothers have proven exactly why they went from busking on the streets of Melbourne to delivering sold out live shows everywhere…
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